Pronunciation: /smɛl/
noun a sensation perceived by the olfactory nerves; a distinctive or characteristic odor
A1 I love the smell of fresh flowers.
A2 The smell of coffee in the morning wakes me up.
B1 The smell of smoke alerted us to the fire in the building.
B2 The smell of the ocean always reminds me of my childhood vacations.
C1 The smell of the bakery on the corner is irresistible.
C2 The smell of her perfume lingered in the room long after she had left.
verb to perceive or detect the odor or scent of something
A1 I smell the flowers in the garden.
A2 She smells the food before eating it.
B1 The dog smelled the other dog's scent on the trail.
B2 The chef smelled the spices to check if they were fresh.
C1 The detective smelled a rat in the suspect's alibi.
C2 The wine connoisseur smelled the cork to determine the quality of the wine.
formal The smell of freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery.
informal I love the smell of coffee in the morning.
slang That pizza joint always has the best smell.
figurative The success of the business was in the air, you could smell it.
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